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Cheap flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San José from $177

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Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 7:00 pm
MDW
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SJO
7h 45m
1 stop
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9:00 am - 7:00 pm
SJO
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MDW
9h 00m
1 stop
$468Southwest
Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 8
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3:07 pm - 8:19 am
MDW
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SJO
18h 12m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 10:02 pm
SJO
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MDW
11h 27m
2 stops
$472Frontier
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 8
Frontier Logo
3:02 pm - 8:20 am
MDW
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SJO
18h 18m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 10:11 pm
SJO
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MDW
11h 36m
2 stops
$478Frontier
Thu, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 18
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 7:00 pm
MDW
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SJO
7h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
SJO
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MDW
9h 00m
1 stop
$479Southwest
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 11:49 am
MDW
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SJO
6h 44m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:14 pm - 10:17 pm
SJO
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MDW
8h 03m
1 stop
$482Delta
Mon, Jun 15 - Tue, Jun 30
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 7:00 pm
MDW
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SJO
7h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:50 pm
SJO
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MDW
11h 50m
2 stops
$483Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 6:40 pm
MDW
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SJO
9h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 7:15 pm
SJO
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MDW
9h 15m
1 stop
$484Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 11:49 am
MDW
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SJO
6h 44m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:14 pm - 9:14 am
SJO
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MDW
19h 00m
2 stops
$487Delta
Tue, Jun 16 - Mon, Jun 22
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 6:40 pm
MDW
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SJO
11h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:50 pm
SJO
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MDW
11h 50m
2 stops
$488Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:34 pm - 11:45 am
MDW
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SJO
41h 11m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:57 pm
SJO
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MDW
7h 57m
1 stop
$489Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 8

Southwest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San José

Our best Southwest deals on Chicago Midway Airport to San José flight tickets
Southwest
May 5
MDW12:15 pmChicago Midway
7h 45m
1 stop
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 8
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 00m
1 stop
MDW7:00 pmChicago Midway
$468
Southwest
May 4
MDW12:10 pmChicago Midway
7h 50m
1 stop
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 8
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 00m
1 stop
MDW7:00 pmChicago Midway
$479
Southwest
May 13
MDW12:15 pmChicago Midway
7h 45m
1 stop
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 20
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 50m
2 stops
MDW9:50 pmChicago Midway
$483

Frontier flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San José

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago Midway Airport to San José flight tickets
Frontier
Jun 3
MDW3:07 pmChicago Midway
18h 12m
2 stops
SJO8:19 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 8
SJO9:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 27m
2 stops
MDW10:02 pmChicago Midway
$472
Frontier
Jul 9
MDW3:02 pmChicago Midway
18h 18m
2 stops
SJO8:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jul 18
SJO9:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 36m
2 stops
MDW10:11 pmChicago Midway
$478
Frontier
Jul 9
MDW3:02 pmChicago Midway
18h 18m
2 stops
SJO8:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jul 17
SJO9:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 36m
2 stops
MDW10:11 pmChicago Midway
$506

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated April 18, 2026.
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ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/5

12:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

9:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$468

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/3

3:07 pm-8:19 am

2 stops18h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

9:35 am-10:02 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$472

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/9

3:02 pm-8:20 am

2 stops18h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/18

9:35 am-10:11 pm

2 stops11h 36m

$478

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/4

12:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

9:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$479
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/15

6:05 am-11:49 am

1 stop6h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/30

1:14 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$482

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/13

12:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

9:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$483

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/18

10:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops9h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/25

9:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$484

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/16

6:05 am-11:49 am

1 stop6h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/22

1:14 pm-9:14 am

2 stops19h 00m

$487

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/18

8:20 am-6:40 pm

2 stops11h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/25

9:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$488

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/2

7:34 pm-11:45 am

2 stops41h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

7:00 am-3:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$489

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San José from Chicago Midway Airport is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $513. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San José on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $692. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Our data shows that the cheapest Chicago Midway Airport to San José flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San José in the afternoon for as low as $510. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $664.

When to book flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San José

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Cheap Chicago Midway Airport to San José (MDW to SJO) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

6h 44m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San José takes 6h 44m
There are no direct flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago Midway Airport to San José.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago Midway Airport to San José

  • How far is Chicago Midway to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    A flight from Chicago Midway to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will travel around 2210.5 mi. Typically, this will take 6h 44m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago Midway Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago Midway Airport to San José?

Best airlines flying from Chicago Midway Airport to San José

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SouthwestPriceFrom $394Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,330 reviews
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